Shipping Agent & Forwarding and logistic

Opportunity: Shipping Agent & Forwarding and logistic

Location: Kota Kinabalu

Vacancies: 2 positions available (Able to speak/write in Chinese will be given preference)

Salary: Negotiable

Why Join Us?

•Merit-based competition: Best performance, best opportunities

•Strong employee support: Career growth, excellent working culture, and considerate management

•Global training: Opportunities to train at our Brunei office or other SINOTRANS branches abroad

•Clear career path: Structured promotion and job advancement

Available Positions:

1. Shipping Boarding Agent

Responsibilities:

• Ship preparation: Preparing and ensuring the accuracy of pre-arrival documentation and visitor/vendor list for vessels and terminals, coordinating sailing arrangements, updating arrival details, gathering information to ensure the accuracy of daily cargo details, communicating daily updates to the captain, updating departure details, and sending departure messages and documents.

• port services: arranging for services like pilots, tugs, and motor launches to assist with docking; communicating with the ships crew, the port, and other relevant parties to ensure a smooth arrival and cargo operation.

• Authority coordination: determining Maritime, Customs, immigration and general governmental rules and regulations and assisting with varying interpretations of government regulations as applied by terminals; arranging for government to board a ship and clear it for entry and/or departure.

• Boarding duties: fulfilling boarding tasks upon arrival and departure of assigned vessels, including meeting with captains and government officials concerning both crew and cargo, collecting all legally required documentation (such as cargo manifests and Bills of Lading), and gathering information on specific details concerning loading and unloading processes, which involves drafting the Statement of Facts (SoF) for each port call.

• Owner services: assisting with ships crew disembarkation, travel and transportation, and activities while in port as requested by the principals, who may also be assisted with obtaining the various services needed by vessels while in port, such as crew change, ships inspection, spare parts delivery, medical services or food deliveries.

• Vendor management: Seeking new methods to reduce operational costs and find efficiencies for ships operation.

2. Forwarding and Logistic

Responsibilities:

•Responsible for coordinate and oversee the import and export shipment from different countries with the team;

•To prepare shipping documents for import and export customs clearance and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and requirement;

•To follow up closely on customs clearance status;

•To liaise and collaborate with vendors, carriers, forwarders and clients;

•To provide solutions to client on the best way to handle their shipments and to meet clients satisfaction;

•Any other job as assigned from time to time.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Both Position)

•Minimum 1 year of experience as a shipping boarding agent and forwarding

•Education: High school diploma required; bachelors degree in Maritime Studies, Business Administration, or related fields preferred

•Certifications in shipping/logistics/port management are a plus

•Solid knowledge of maritime law, customs regulations, and environmental policies

•Strong interpersonal and communication skills

•Ability to work under pressure and solve problems quickly

•Willingness to work irregular hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays based on vessel schedules

•Must have strong proficiency in Malay and English, both spoken and written

•Candidates who can speak Mandarin and read/write Chinese will be given preference to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.

Information :

• Company : Sinotrans
• Position : Shipping Agent & Forwarding and logistic
• Location : Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
• Country : MY